A tragic accident claimed the life of a 33-year-old Singaporean woman while she was enjoying a go-kart ride in Batam, Indonesia, on February 21. The incident occurred at the Golden City Go-Kart in Bengkong and was reported by IDN Times and subsequently by Berita Mediacorp.
The police spokesperson for the Riau Islands, Zahwani Pandra Arsyad, confirmed the victim’s nationality and stated that the incident happened around 3:30 pm local time. The woman was riding a go-kart with the number 14 when she crashed at high speed into a barrier after completing two laps.
A witness who works at the venue approached the victim and discovered that her helmet had come off during the accident, while her long hair was entangled in the go-kart she was driving. The witness immediately alerted the authorities, and the victim was rushed to a nearby clinic. Sadly, she was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The local police are currently investigating the incident to determine if there was any negligence involved. According to Detik, the authorities have emphasized the importance of supervision and management of tourist destinations, stating that “Every such operator when carrying out his duties must supervise and manage the places visited by tourists.”
The family of the deceased woman has decided to bring her body back to Singapore early Thursday morning. Indonesian media published a photo taken in a morgue, reportedly showing the covered body of the victim.
This unfortunate incident highlights the importance of safety measures and precautions that must be taken when operating recreational vehicles, such as go-karts, to prevent similar accidents from happening in the future. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of the victim during this difficult time.